Recent Release, "FLAME OUT," from Hawes & Jenkins Author Gayle Wooten, Ignites an Unputdownable Police Procedural Grounded in Authentic Law Enforcement Expertise

Broken Arrow, OK, October 06, 2026 --(PR.com)-- Gayle Wooten has completed a new book, "FLAME OUT," a gripping police procedural that erupts when Sergeant Sarah Singleton responds to what appears to be a routine fire call on Halloween night. As ammunition explodes around her patrol car at a sporting goods store, Sarah realizes she's confronting something far deadlier than a standard blaze. The discovery of a charred body and the mysterious disappearance of the assistant manager launch an investigation that exposes a lethal conspiracy involving arson, murder, and stolen weapons.

Wooten brings decades of real police experience to every page, having served as a police officer, investigator, and chief of police in a small Kansas town while also working as a certified internal auditor. Her background in law enforcement lends unparalleled credibility to the procedural details that make readers feel they're riding shotgun in the patrol car alongside Sarah. This insider knowledge elevates "FLAME OUT" beyond typical crime fiction, infusing it with the gritty realism only someone who has lived this work can provide.

In "FLAME OUT," Sarah must navigate departmental politics and budget constraints while pursuing a killer who remains one step ahead. As she questions everyone from the volatile store owner to suspects linked to convenience store robberies, external threats intensify when her own officers come under fire and a hostage situation escalates. Through it all, Sarah confronts her personal demons about perfectionism and control, discovering that solving the case demands more than investigative skill; it requires her to reckon with herself in this thrilling small-town Kansas mystery.

"My years in law enforcement taught me that the most compelling stories emerge from the authentic details," said Wooten. "I wanted to create a protagonist who embodies the dedication and burden that officers carry, while telling a story that keeps readers engaged from the first explosion to the final revelation."

Published by Hawes & Jenkins, Gayle Wooten's riveting work plunges readers into a world of procedural intrigue and personal conflict. "FLAME OUT" proves that the most explosive stories are often rooted in truth.

Readers who wish to experience this compelling work can purchase "FLAME OUT" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
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